Sir Alex Ferguson arrives by helicopter for Manchester United's FA Cup clash at Yeovil
The great United manager arrives in style
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Your support makes all the difference.The legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson travelled in style for United's FA Cup third round tie against League One Yeovil at Huish Park today, arriving in a helicopter.
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The 73-year-old Ferguson, who won 38 trophies including 13 Premier League titles and two Uefa Champions League's during 26 trophy-laden years in charge for the club, showed that his appetite for the game is as strong as ever.
Louis van Gaal, who succeeded David Moyes, named a strong United starting XI for the fixture, with captain Wayne Rooney, Radamel Falcao, Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw all featuring.
Van Gaal said about the FA Cup before the start of the match: "You never know what might happen in a cup match. You have to win because you will be out if you lose. We have to beat Yeovil, but every team in England wants to beat Manchester United so it will be difficult. Everything about playing a lower league team – the pitch, the stadium – will be difficult."
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